Jackie Mittoo – The Keyboard King At Studio One

Jackie Mittoo – The Keyboard King At Studio One | Studio One

Universal Sound  2000 ‎– US LP8

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Jackie Mittoo – The Keyboard King At Studio One brings together 
ecordings that showcase one of Jamaica’s most influential
 keyboard players and musical arrangers. A central figure at Studio One, 
Mittoo helped shape the distinctive sound of Jamaican ska, 
rocksteady and early reggae.

Released by Universal Sound as US LP8, this compilation is an
 essential title for collectors interested in the history of Studio 
One and the development of Jamaican popular music. 
Mittoo’s Hammond organ, piano and keyboard work became an
 important part of the label’s unmistakable sound, both as a performer 
and as an arranger and musical director.

For collectors of Studio One, ska, rocksteady, reggae and rare 
Jamaican vinyl, The Keyboard King At Studio One offers an important 
overview of Jackie Mittoo’s contribution to one of Jamaica’s 
most influential recording institutions.

credits:

Because The Keyboard King At Studio One is a compilation,
 there is no single fixed band line-up for the complete album. 
The central musician is:

Jackie Mittoo – organ, piano, keyboards
Roland Alphonso – saxophone / musical direction on 
associated Soul Brothers sessions
Studio One session musicians – bass, drums, guitar, percussion 
and horns, varying according to the original recording session
The Soul Brothers / Soul Vendors / Sound Dimension – Studio One house-band 
configurations associated with Mittoo's instrumental recordings

Mittoo was particularly important in constructing the rhythm sections: 
contemporary descriptions of his Studio One work note that he would 
develop the bass lines, guitar chords and arrangements while 
also performing the keyboard parts himself.

Recording Date

Approximately mid-1960s to early 1970s, rather than 2000. 
The 2000 LP is a compilation of previously recorded Studio 
One material. Most of the selections are identified as coming
 from Mittoo's mid-1960s Studio One recordings, although 
the compilation also draws on material from his later Studio One period.

Studio One, 13 Brentford Road, Kingston, Jamaica.

The recordings were made at Clement “Coxsone” Dodd's Studio One,
 one of the most important recording studios in Jamaican music. 
Mittoo became a central figure there after the studio opened in t
he early 1960s, working closely with Dodd and the musicians 
who formed Studio One's celebrated house bands.
the 2LP combines recordings from different sessions and periods.

Producer: Clement “Coxsone” Dodd.

The compilation contains predominantly instrumental compositions 
associated with Jackie Mittoo, although some tracks involve other writers.
 Available credits include:

Jackie Mittoo – Get Up And Get It
Jackie Mittoo / Atkinson – Black Organ
Goodman / Jackie Mittoo – Killer Diller
Jackie Mittoo – Totally Together
Clement “Coxsone” Dodd / Jackie Mittoo – Hot Tamale
Jackie Mittoo – Reggae Rock
Jackie Mittoo – Oboe
Jackie Mittoo – Juice Box
Dash Crofts / James Seals – Summer Breeze (cover)
Jackie Mittoo – several of the remaining instrumental pieces


    

tracklist:

A1     Get Up And Get It 2:44
A2     Black Organ     3:10
A3     Stereo Freeze 3:06
A4     Totally Together 2:36
B1     Hot Tamale     2:23
B2     Reggae Rock 1:58
B3     Oboe 9:38
C1     Juice Box 4:37
C2     Summer Breeze     3:44
C3     P. Cafe     2:49
C4     Henry The Great     3:32
D1     Killer Diller 2:48
D2     Wall Street 7:13
D3     Darker Shade Of Black 3:14

 

 

 

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